"You feel the shame, humiliation, and anger at being just another victim of prejudice, and at the same time, there's the nagging worry that maybe... you're just no good."
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Quotes by Nina Simone
Nina Simone, a towering figure in music and civil rights, was born on February 21, 1933, in Tryon, North Carolina. Her extraordinary talent as a pianist and vocalist blended genres such as jazz, blues, and classical music, creating a unique sound that resonated with audiences around the world. Beyond her musical genius, Simone emerged as a fierce advocate for social justice, using her art to speak out against racial inequality during the Civil Rights Movement. Her legacy endures, inspiring generations with both her haunting melodies and her indomitable spirit.
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"I had spent many years pursuing excellence, because that is what classical music is all about... Now it was dedicated to freedom, and that was far more important."
Nina Simone
"Once I understood Bach's music, I wanted to be a concert pianist. Bach made me dedicate my life to music, and it was that teacher who introduced me to his world."
Nina Simone"When I was studying... there weren't any black concert pianists. My choices were intuitive, and I had the technique to do it. People have heard my music and heard the classic in it, so I have become known as a black classical pianist."
Nina Simone"I don't like rap music at all. I don't think it's music. It's just a beat and rapping."
Nina Simone"The protest years were over, not just for me but for a whole generation, and in music, just like in politics, many of the greatest talents were dead or in exile, and their place was filled by third-rate imitators."
Nina Simone